On 11/11/05, David W. Fenton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On 11 Nov 2005 at 12:47, Robert Patterson wrote:
> Christopher Smith wrote:
>
> > I would sue if
> > something like this was installed on my computer by a so-called
> > reputable company.
>
> As much as I agree with the sentiment, I suspect anyone who is
> infected with this thing clicked thru a license agreement that allowed
> Sony to install their software.
But the EULA was deceptive and did not fully explain what the
software was doing and what its risks were. To me, almost every EULA
I've ever seen is so misleading as to be practically a lie, but this
one was an actual LIE in that it omitted crucially important
information about what you were agreeing to.
I read the EULA, and it seemed to imply that the program was removable. I usually just click without reading all the clauses, but after reading that one, I realize that I have been silly - I think it is scary just how onesided the agreement is. You are basically letting them say they can disable your computer and destroy your data, but have no liability to you.
But, even if none of the lawsuits against Sony succeed, Sony has
already lost revenue, because a large number of people who were
wholly unaffected by this rootkit will refuse to ever buy Sony
products of any kind, for fear of some other nefarious activity on
Sony's part.
I do alot of my CD listening at the computer, and I will certainly think twice before I buy another Sony CD.
Lora
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